FTC Approves Final Order Settling Charges that Star Pipe Products, Ltd. Acted Anticompetitively in Market for Municipal Water System Iron Pipe Fittings

Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved a final order settling charges that Star Pipe Products, Ltd. engaged in illegal anticompetitive practices to protect its share of the market for ductile iron pipe fittings used in municipal water systems nationwide. In settling the FTC's charges, Star has agreed not to use similar anticompetitive tactics in the future.

The Commission vote approving the final settlement order with Star was 4-0-1, with Commissioner Maureen K. Ohlhausen not participating. The order can be found on the FTC's website and as a link to this press release. (FTC File No. 101-0080, Docket No. 9351; the staff contact is Linda Holleran, Bureau of Competition, 202-326-2267; see press release dated January 4, 2012.

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